Argh damn those hackers, our poor One Piece threads are gone and it takes so long to generate lengthy discussion in this sub forum! Well time to rebuild!

The rules/guidelines once again.

* No telling/asking where to find raws/subs.
* No mentioning of group names.
* No manga spoilers past the current aired anime episode.
* No off-topicness.
* Please use spoiler tags

Chuixupu

2005-12-19 00:03

This thread was sticked before. ^_^

Tommy

2005-12-21 01:00

Ooooh just watched 248. The art and animation were damn good in this episode and I like the start of Franky's flashback

spoilers for 248

Spoiler:

It's pretty cool that Tom built Gol D Rogers ship I can only imagine that with the skills he passed on to Iceburg and Franky that one of them or both will build Luffy a badass ship. It was also pretty cool how he threw a ship in the air and attached the 3 masts or whatever they're called.

Oh yeah I love the nickname "bakaburg" :heh:

Tommy

2005-12-24 01:42

I also forgot to add.

Spoiler:

It's interesting how Franky was able to punch through Blueno's Tekkai and basically looked like he was inflicting pain to Blueno when he held him up in the air squeezing him. I guess Franky's body is pretty powerful, Looks like he probably built all the body parts himself judging from the flashback and the weapons he made.

Chuixupu

2005-12-24 03:33

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Originally Posted by Tommy

I also forgot to add.

Spoiler:

It's interesting how Franky was able to punch through Blueno's Tekkai and basically looked like he was inflicting pain to Blueno when he held him up in the air squeezing him. I guess Franky's body is pretty powerful, Looks like he probably built all the body parts himself judging from the flashback and the weapons he made.

You are correct. The anime actually left a little part out that was in the manga. But if you're just watching the subs, you haven't gotten to the part where I can tell you what it was yet...

wingdarkness

2005-12-24 05:44

Oooh finally found the new guys with the most current stuff, so happy am I now...5 straight days of me watching OP eps...Is this a dream?? But sometimes dreams don't meet reality...

Spoiler for 247-251:

Dammit when is Luffy gonna jump back in...I dig the Tom backstory, but I'm hankering for some good ole Luffy payback vs. Lucci who is a scary-a$$ mofo I admit....He even scares the rest of his CP9 underlings...

As much as the story was cool showing Iceberg and Franky and how they were set up, it still didn't progress the the actual story much...After all the flashbacks we're left with the same circumstances and we already knew about the blueprints...I'm hoping Sanji atleast gets to play with one CP9 member next ep...It's like Sanji doesn't have any worthy kills all series, maybe in Skypiea but I can't remember...Even Usopp (who's still annoying as hell right now) killed Mr. 5 and a Arlong henchmen...

The only thing I'm really liking is the whole Robin part and her connection to the government and CP9...The Polygolph weapon seems to be the main-plot of the series right now (I guess the history of the sea-world and Luffy's "D" connection to Roger will have to wait)...Robin's loyalty to Luffy was touching and she really loves him and the rest of the gang it seems...So Mr. Prince get off your a$$ and make it happen...

These last 5 eps haven't been the best I admit (Not that they weren't good they've just been dragging)..all the flashbacks and story redundancy is getting on my nerves, but Lucci (whose even cooler than I first thought) and Robin are keeping me interested and I hope to God Luffy gets outta that alley next ep...I needs some Luffy angst in my life right now...As for the head of CP9 with the missing teeth, sheeesh more comic relief I guess...

Chuixupu

2005-12-24 16:13

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Originally Posted by wingdarkness

Oooh finally found the new guys with the most current stuff, so happy am I now...5 straight days of me watching OP eps...Is this a dream?? But sometimes dreams don't meet reality...

Spoiler for 247-251:

Dammit when is Luffy gonna jump back in...I dig the Tom backstory, but I'm hankering for some good ole Luffy payback vs. Lucci who is a scary-a$$ mofo I admit....He even scares the rest of his CP9 underlings...

As much as the story was cool showing Iceberg and Franky and how they were set up, it still didn't progress the the actual story much...After all the flashbacks we're left with the same circumstances and we already knew about the blueprints...I'm hoping Sanji atleast gets to play with one CP9 member next ep...It's like Sanji doesn't have any worthy kills all series, maybe in Skypiea but I can't remember...Even Usopp (who's still annoying as hell right now) killed Mr. 5 and a Arlong henchmen...

The only thing I'm really liking is the whole Robin part and her connection to the government and CP9...The Polygolph weapon seems to be the main-plot of the series right now (I guess the history of the sea-world and Luffy's "D" connection to Roger will have to wait)...Robin's loyalty to Luffy was touching and she really loves him and the rest of the gang it seems...So Mr. Prince get off your a$$ and make it happen...

These last 5 eps haven't been the best I admit (Not that they weren't good they've just been dragging)..all the flashbacks and story redundancy is getting on my nerves, but Lucci (whose even cooler than I first thought) and Robin are keeping me interested and I hope to God Luffy gets outta that alley next ep...I needs some Luffy angst in my life right now...As for the head of CP9 with the missing teeth, sheeesh more comic relief I guess...

Wow, I just don't know what to say to that...I just disagree with you so much on everything. XD Even after having read all this in the manga, I just loved every minute of this in the anime. I thought 251 was one of the best episodes I ever saw. I don't know why you're concerned about the flashbacks progressing the story...how did Nami's, Chopper's, or Sanji's progress the story? They didn't, but they gave you important information on what makes the characters who they are.

As for Luffy, it's going to be a while before you really see him kick ass (as in fighting), but when he does, he really does. But at least in the next few episodes, you get to see some Sanji action, although not with CP9.

And lastly, for you interest in Robin, the poneglyphs, D, etc.. You're going to get a lot of information on that, but again, it won't be for quite a while in the anime.

MihawkXGP

2005-12-24 16:30

i Enjoyed the whole Tom backstory.
Although it was Unfair what the Government did-to him- just because of that Ship he made.

Anyone know what happennd to the Oro Jackson? was it destroyed?

wingdarkness

2005-12-24 18:11

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Originally Posted by Chuixupu

Wow, I just don't know what to say to that...I just disagree with you so much on everything. XD Even after having read all this in the manga, I just loved every minute of this in the anime. I thought 251 was one of the best episodes I ever saw. I don't know why you're concerned about the flashbacks progressing the story...how did Nami's, Chopper's, or Sanji's progress the story? They didn't, but they gave you important information on what makes the characters who they are.

As for Luffy, it's going to be a while before you really see him kick ass (as in fighting), but when he does, he really does. But at least in the next few episodes, you get to see some Sanji action, although not with CP9.

And lastly, for you interest in Robin, the poneglyphs, D, etc.. You're going to get a lot of information on that, but again, it won't be for quite a while in the anime.

Don't get me wrong, I liked alot of it...It's just that the story seems to be dragging a bit...This Franky arc seems more like filler than actual stuff that progresses the story...I don't know....I just got bored when I watched ep 4 of my 5 ep escapade and they were still dragging their feet with Franky flashbacks...Then the next ep is everybody just trying to get to train on time with Robin//Iceberg flashbacks yet again and Zolo trapped in a chimmney :rolleyes: , when it looked like he was gonna jump into the fight the previous episode...

I guess the real reason I was frustrated is because so rarely do I get a chance to enjoy 4, 5 straight days of watching OP and if the episodes had been less flashbacks and more real-time story stuff it would have been more enjoyable to me

Eps 243, 244, 245, and 246 were soooo good I was just salivating for more of the Cp9 vs. Straw-hat stuff...Your right 251 was really good with the whole Robin angle and how she cares for her shipmates and I'm not just a straight-up action guy, but damn we need more fighting right now...If those 5 eps would have been straight Luffy pirates vs. CP9 members it would have been a great x-mas gift...

Chuixupu

2005-12-24 19:19

Well, you're going to get lots of action soon. In some of the more recent chapters in the manga, some people where comlaining about too much fighting. XD I guess it's a matter of preference.... I enjoyed 247-251 more than 243-246. :p I'm more of a character development/plot exposition person.

speeddemon316

2005-12-25 12:01

im currently on episode 253, whts the latest episode in japan right now

Goty

2005-12-25 13:52

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Originally Posted by Chuixupu

Well, you're going to get lots of action soon. In some of the more recent chapters in the manga, some people where comlaining about too much fighting. XD I guess it's a matter of preference.... I enjoyed 247-251 more than 243-246. :p I'm more of a character development/plot exposition person.

Yeah, me too. That's why i loved Franky's flashback.
Well, for people who just want brainless action and zero plot/character development, One Piece definitely is not their cup of tea..i suggest Naruto. :rolleyes:

MihawkXGP

2005-12-25 13:56

253 is the Latest Episode.
Naruto is good- don't bash it. Although i prefer OP over most anime right now. Its just way to awesome.

btw- is that Special episode aired yet?

monir

2005-12-25 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goty

Yeah, me too. That's why i loved Franky's flashback.
Well, for people who just want brainless action and zero plot/character development, One Piece definitely is not their cup of tea..i suggest Naruto. :rolleyes:

Most actions in any shounen series are brainless. OP is no exception. OP is interesting because of it's back story told in flashback to set up those brainless action. Difference between Naruto's brainless action and OP's brainless action is that the actions in Naruto is far better animated than the actions in One Piece which makes Naruto's action far more enjoyable.

Anyway, in the stretch of the last ten episodes from 253 Franky/Tom story was enjoyable. The story was moving in those flashback. The recent couple of episode, especially 252, was horribly dragging. The entire episode probably told about 10 seconds worth of story. At the same time, the shounen series fans must understand that all longer running series suffer from these sort of inconsistency/flaws of story telling due to the lack of follow up material available. If the animators for OP keep up the pace of storytelling like in the Franky flashback, they will catch up with the manga no time. Then again, most of us already know all these bla bla blas.

edit: Yay! The thread is stickied once again and all I had to do was letting know Ojisan. Thank you!

wingdarkness

2005-12-25 21:19

^I'd say naruto action is better paced and tends to be exiciting because of the music and power-ups (like dbz), but OP action ain't no slouch at all...I rather enjoy One piece action to naruto because the fighting is much less predictable (than say naruto doin Rasengen every episode)...Luffy has so many techniques it's just so enjoying to see what else he can do...You'd think being a rubberman he wouldn't have as much stuff, but he rarely uses the same move over and over..and comes up with new ones vs. every boss (Him blowing all the air outta his body to become lighter to dodge Eneru's melting trident is one example of his great in-battle techniques)..Yeah he has staples like "Gattling-gun" and "Baaazoooookaaaa", but he always breaks out something new...Plus the art of OP gives the action such a different feel...

As much as I like naruto when it's a serious action ep, I'd take a OP serious action first...When Luffy is pi$$ed my enjoyment level just sky-rockets...The off the wall villians in OP make it fun to...Who'd think an overweight, hairy, flamigo-slippered ballot dancer like Mr. 2 could be so vicious :p ...

hi no ken Jebus

2005-12-26 20:28

Spoiler for OP Year end special:

I had completely forgot this aired yesterday:heh:. Anyway I saw it today and it's awesome it has cameos, comedy, and then some. It's really well done and I liked it a whole lot. It's 2 stories in a 1hr special. The first one buggy the bandit is introduced and the second one is with vivi. I don't want to spoil much so I won't say much else. Also there was a preview for next episode which returns the story to the W7 arc which looked great as Nami tells Luffy of Robin's motive.

I haven't seen the special yet. I'm waiting for subs for that because there's no way I'll be able to understand it. :P I've seen lots of screencaps, though. Looks riotous. :D

wingdarkness

2005-12-26 22:19

Hmm I hope the special focuses on Sanji like the pics suggest because he really deserves some much needed "shine-time"...

monir

2005-12-26 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by hi no ken Jebus

Spoiler for OP Year end special:

I had completely forgot this aired yesterday:heh:. Anyway I saw it today and it's awesome it has cameos, comedy, and then some. It's really well done and I liked it a whole lot. It's 2 stories in a 1hr special. The first one buggy the bandit is introduced and the second one is with vivi. I don't want to spoil much so I won't say much else. Also there was a preview for next episode which returns the story to the W7 arc which looked great as Nami tells Luffy of Robin's motive.